๐๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ถ๐ฆ๐ด๐ต: Lex Gillette is a world-renowned Paralympic track and field athlete, speaker, and author. Despite losing his sight at age 8, Lex has built a career marked by world records, Paralympic medals, and a powerful mission to teach others how to "see" their potential. His message centers on leadership, resilience, and unlocking excellence in lifeโs everyday moments.
๐๐ฑ๐ช๐ด๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ข๐ณ๐บ: In this inspiring conversation, Steve Mellor welcomes back Lex Gillette for a deep dive into what it really means to be โgrowth ready.โ They explore the mindset of daily excellence, the vital role of trust and feedback in high-performance relationships, and how Lexโs unique experiences as a blind athlete have sharpened his insights on leadership, dependency, and perspective. With powerful reflections on parenthood, adversity, and preparation for the 2028 LA Games, this episode challenges listeners to reconsider how they define successโand who they lean on to reach it.
๐๐ฆ๐บ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ข๐ธ๐ข๐บ๐ด:
-The true meaning of being "growth ready"
-The role of flexibility, open-mindedness, and perspective
-Trust, communication, and feedback in high-performance teams
-Lessons from Lexโs journey as a blind athlete
-The daily competition mindset โ winning the day
-Applying elite athletic principles to everyday life
-Preparing for the LA 2028 Paralympic Games
-Personal responsibility and leadership
-The story behind Lex's book No Need for Sight When You Have a Vision
-Navigating life with purpose, beyond sport
๐๐ฆ๐ด๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ค๐ฆ๐ด & ๐๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด:
-Lex Gilletteโs Website: www.lexgillette.com
-No Need for Sight When You Have a Vision (Book)
-Lex on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn (@lexgillette)
-Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center